trikster Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 The recent post about Vanilla Pepsi inspired me to post this topic. My friend and I have argued about the proper pronunciation of the word "vanilla" countless times. He insists the word is pronounced "vanella", with the "i" sounding like an "e". I however, choose to pronounce it "vanilla", keeping the "i" sounding like an "i". Merriam-Webster's Dictionary says the word is pronounced like I pronounce it - "vanilla". However, I'd like to take a quick poll and see how people pronounce the word. And if you do, in fact, pronounce it "vanella", please explain to me why because I sure as hell don't see why it would be pronounced that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eevoo Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 (edited) *edit* ] DOH!! :argh: stupid me skiped last paragraph. :blush: anywho i say "va nil la" probley because of nilla waffers that i grew up eating. *edit* grr another stupid mistake, it's time for me to go to bed. i think. :) Edited August 6, 2003 by eevoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 acording to merriam-websterMain Entry: 1va?nil?la Pronunciation: v&-'ni-l&, -'ne- Function: noun Etymology: New Latin, from Spanish vainilla vanilla (plant and fruit), diminutive of vaina sheath, from Latin vagina sheath, vagina Date: 1662 1 a : VANILLA BEAN b : a commercially important extract of the vanilla bean that is used especially as a flavoring 2 : any of a genus (Vanilla) of tropical American climbing epiphytic orchids didn't he mention that? and i've never heard anyone say "vanella" always "vanilla" i'd say you're right on that on;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aem4162 Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 hmmmm...never heard 'vanella' and i hope i never do.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keldyn Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 English dammit!! "Vanilla". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 I pronounce it "Vin-illa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjordan2001 Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Va-nil-la....where does he get Va-nel-la from? Although both sound similar, so I guess it might be an accent thing? :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramesees Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 "Vanilla", like Keldyn said, the English way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMeK Veteran Posted August 6, 2003 Veteran Share Posted August 6, 2003 vanilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeee Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 english is a god of a language :D vanilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hav0c Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Vanilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whipper25 Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 i've never heard 'vanella' from anyone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbero Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 I say "vanilj" [vah-neelj], since I'm Swedish :D On a side note, Vanilla Coke must be the most disgusting soft drink ever, and I can only imagine what Vanilla Pepsi must taste like (I hate Pepsi to boot) :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macster Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 when i was little, i used to say "van-nil-la" :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeee Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 I say "vanilj" [vah-neelj], since I'm Swedish :DOn a side note, Vanilla Coke must be the most disgusting soft drink ever, and I can only imagine what Vanilla Pepsi must taste like (I hate Pepsi to boot) :x well 2 say, vanilla coke is really nice! its like those small chewy coke sweets in pick'n'mix's ! (in other words, nice :D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remote Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Vannila Arange Woter and I live in Baldimore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason the Eighty Eighth Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 don't Americans/Canadians say "van-ell-ah"? i say "van-ihl-ah" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougkinzinger Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 VaNILuh here ORunge WAHshingtun Oregun LOOseeanna MIHlk (not Mehlk) PIHlowe (not Pellow) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMeK Veteran Posted August 6, 2003 Veteran Share Posted August 6, 2003 vanilla coke is ok it works just like coke with vanilla ice cream in it (a coke float) you should try it (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aem4162 Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 noooo...stop...please...my mom says 'tagger' instead of 'tiger' :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 I say vanella simply because of how I was raised. Maybe it's part of the terrible Rhode Island accent, but I've been able to shake most of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniacidz Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Nah i speak english Is pronounced and spelt Vanilla. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Panda Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 I say it as Vanilla I speak Scottish and trust me you wouldnt understand half of the words we say :) Especially if you got to Glasgow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kainashi Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 noooo...stop...please...my mom says 'tagger' instead of 'tiger' :cry: lol, reminds me of my mom. she says "worsh" instead of "wash". :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 I say Vanilla. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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